Ford Taurus vs Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Ford Taurus. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Taurus | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,524 | 950 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 78 and 20 | 303 and 13 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 78,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 21 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,524 complaints for the Ford Taurus and 950 for the Toyota Camry. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Ford Taurus, 1 for the Toyota Camry.